Location

Chile: Iquique

Program Summary

In the month of December, the ancient Andean culture celebrates the Summer Solstice. This is a very important month in the peasant agricultural cycle because of the beginning of the rainy season in the Andes and the Amazon. It is in this context that an annual Qullasuyu Summer Solstice Meeting is organized for Aymara communities and youth from Bolivia and Northern Chile. Historically, the Qullausuyu culture was shared by people in southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and Argentina. This year, the event will be held in the Aymara region of Arica, Chile.

Volunteers on the program will participate in the preparation for and the celebration of the Summer Solstice. Duties and responsibilities include preparing events related to the Annual Qullasuyu Summer Solstice Meeting, participating in the Annual Youth and Community Meeting, visiting the rural community of Potrero to assist in an ecological project, and contacting indigenous social movements in South America.

Program Highlights

1. Volunteer in Chile ...

Program Summary

In the month of December, the ancient Andean culture celebrates the Summer Solstice. This is a very important month in the peasant agricultural cycle because of the beginning of the rainy season in the Andes and the Amazon. It is in this context that an annual Qullasuyu Summer Solstice Meeting is organized for Aymara communities and youth from Bolivia and Northern Chile. Historically, the Qullausuyu culture was shared by people in southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and Argentina. This year, the event will be held in the Aymara region of Arica, Chile.

Volunteers on the program will participate in the preparation for and the celebration of the Summer Solstice. Duties and responsibilities include preparing events related to the Annual Qullasuyu Summer Solstice Meeting, participating in the Annual Youth and Community Meeting, visiting the rural community of Potrero to assist in an ecological project, and contacting indigenous social movements in South America.

Program Highlights

1. Volunteer in Chile and help Aymara communities prepare for the Summer Solstice celebrations.